Mon Apr 14 18:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Napoli Aim for Victory Against Empoli in Crucial Serie A Clash

**Naples, Italy** – Napoli face a must-win match against struggling Empoli tonight at the Stadio Maradona, kicking off at 20:45 CET. The Partenopei, currently six points behind league leaders Inter Milan, are under pressure after Inter’s victory over Cagliari on Saturday.

Key absences for Napoli include suspended players Giovanni Di Lorenzo and Zambo Anguissa. Juan Jesus replaces Di Lorenzo, while Billy Gilmour steps in for Anguissa. Romelu Lukaku leads the attack, supported by wingers David Neres and Matteo Politano.

Empoli, winless in Serie A in 2025 and battling relegation, are also facing a significant injury crisis, missing eight players including Pellegri and Sazonov. Young forward Sebastiano Esposito will spearhead their attack. Interestingly, Empoli defender Luca Marianucci, set to join Napoli in 2025-26, will face his future teammates tonight.

The match promises a fascinating encounter, with Napoli’s star-studded attack pitted against a determined Empoli side fighting for survival. A Napoli victory is crucial to keep their title hopes alive.

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